Friday, June 09, 2006

Cannabis Withdrawal Syndrome No Pot Dream

I'd imagine that Cannabis Withdrawal Syndrome could turn into a pretty controversial addition to the DSM. There's been a growing body of research to support this, but the real question is how significant the withdrawal syndrome is. I've read comparisons to withdrawal from nicotine. It seems like the primary value would be to normalize the anxiety and depression for the client and professional helper, making it clear that it is temporary, to be expected, and not cause for diagnosing a mood or anxiety disorder.

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